"There are not over a hundred people in the United States who hate the Catholic Church. There are millions, however, who hate what they wrongly believe to be the Catholic Church, which is, of course, quite a different thing." -Bishop Fulton J. Sheen
Placating terrorists, meeting with dictators, compassion for murderers... but no humanity for the unborn... incredible.
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Prayer Request I just learned today that the Pastor of my Church has cancer. If I may ask of you my friends, to remember Father Dan in your prayers. He is one heck of a Priest, and gives some of the most powerful homilies I have ever heard. I can't tell you how saddened I am by this news. It seems as if every time I turn around, someone else I know has contracted cancer.
Thank you.
--- "My Sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.
Re: Prayer Request Tony - Sorry about the sad news. You are correct. It seems like cancer is everywhere anymore. I will pray for him. By the way, this is a great new section. We all should have thought about it before. - Nord
I'm sorry for getting to this section late. I will pray for Fr. Dan. Please keep our permanent deacon in your prayers too. He also has cancer and it will be rough for his wife. His name is Deacon Bob.
Re: Prayer Request i visited with Father Dan on Thursday. I expected to see a sick man, probably without hair. I was not prepared for the man I met. A frail, shadow of the man I knew. His face was sunken in, and looked so swollen. He was so thin. It looked as if each step was a struggle for him. He welcomed me, and each word came slowly and completely tired him. When we sat, he apologized for the way he looked, and said that his face was swollen because he had cancer sores all thru his mouth. A side effect of the aggressive chemo he has endured. He did not go into details, but did tell me the cancer was in his lymph nodes, and it was a very aggressive form. My heart was breaking as with each word he struggled to find the strength to speak. I was hoping to make a confession, and knew in my heart that had I asked, he would have heard me. I did not want to take up much of his time. He looked so utterly tired. I expressed the love I had for him, and told him of all those here who were praying for him as well. He was so happy to hear this. I promised to check in with him weekly. He smiled and thanked me. I guess he could see the frustration in my eyes. He looked up at me and said, 'He did not give me this cancer. Continue to trust in Him." I hugged him and left. I did not really know how he knew what was going thru my mind. It may be the last time I see him.
--- "My Sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.
Re: Prayer Request Tony - How very sad. My heart goes out to you. I am truly sorry that he is suffering so. A good friend of mine has been dealing with pancreatitis off and on for almost 2 and 1/2 years. He almost died 2 years ago. Peace be with you, my friend. - Nord
